For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 939 students in Bingham County, ID.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bingham County, ID are Bingham Academy, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School and Blackfoot Charter Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bingham County, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Bingham County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bingham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bingham Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Parkway Drive #18, Rivers
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Gr: K-9 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Blackfoot Charter Community
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
92 North 415 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34 South Hi-line Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-2710
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-2710
Gr: K-7 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Bingham County, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bingham County, ID include Bingham Academy, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School and Blackfoot Charter Community.
How many public charter schools are located in Bingham County?
4 public charter schools are located in Bingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bingham County?
Bingham County public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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